Abenao Elangbam

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Abenao Elangbam
Born
Sonia Elangbam

(1986-09-28)September 28, 1986
Top Khongnang Makhong, Porompat DC Road, Imphal, Manipur
Present address:
Singjamei, Imphal, Manipur
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress

Abenao Elangbam (born 28 September 1986) is an Indian actress working in Manipuri cinema. [1] She has displayed her versatility in acting by taking various roles in Manipuri films. [2] The beginning of her career in films are marked by movies like Cheinakhol, Thoiba Thoibi, Naoshum and Akhunba Mani.

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Early life and education

She completed her Master in Adult Education from Manipur University. [1]

Career

Before coming into films, she has acted in some theatrical plays under People's Arts and Dramatic Association, Imphal.[ citation needed ] Her first film is Chingjaogum Lepliba Thamoi, where she is playing a supporting role. She is most popularly known for her role of Naobi in Thoiba Thoibi. Among her popular films were Thoiba Thoibi, Akhunba Mani, Thokkidagi Kishi, Nobap , Ekhenglaktagi Red Rose, Chumthang Makhong , Bema Bema, Liklaai, Leikang Thambal, Tabunungda Akaiba Likli , Western Sankirtan, Phijigee Mani and Waikhu.[ citation needed ] In Phijigee Mani , she played an archer. [3]

After her marriage, she continues to act in movies. Some of her films released post-marriage include Korounganba 3 and Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai .

Accolades

For her role in the film Nobap , Elangbam received the Special Jury Award at the 7th Manipur State Film Awards 2010.[ citation needed ] She was awarded the Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in the film Pabunggi Cycle at the 2nd SSS MANIFA 2013. [4] Best Actress in a Leading Role award was given to her for portraying the role Thoibi in the film Tabunungda Akaiba Likli at the 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014.[ citation needed ] She was also honoured with Th. Ashokumar Memorial Award in Arts and Culture at the 10th Foundation Day of USU, Khurai.[ citation needed ]

Selected filmography

YearFilmRoleDirector
2007Thoiba ThoibiNaobi Romi Meitei
Akhunba ManiThoi Romi Meitei
ManithoibaThoibi Romi Meitei
2008Lanmei ThanbiTakhelleiChou En Lai & O. Mangi
Chumthang Makhong Priyo's sister Romi Meitei
Ekhenglaktagi Red RoseThoibi Romi Meitei
2009Thokkidagi KishiManjuriDiya Khwairakpam
Atiyagee MeenokThoibiKsh. Kishorekumar
NongleiLanglenO. Jiten
NongoubeeNingtharlaK. Bimol Sharma & Oja Tomba
Nobap ThajaHeisnam Tomba
2010Nangdi Eigi ThawainiTampha O. Gautam
ThoudangThoibi Romi Meitei
2011 Phijigee Mani Bicha O. Gautam
Pabunggi CycleThoibiBimol Phibou
Punshi Chuppa Nangshe EiginiThajaPremanda
Ishwar Masu AngaobaniLiklaL. Prakash
Yairipok Thambalnu AmagaThoibi Romi Meitei
2012Taru Tarubi MaktabeeTarubiTej Kshetri
Western SankirtanAyeengbiL. Prakash
Yaiphare YaiphareNingoleiBimol Phibou
2013 Tabunungda Akaiba Likli Thoibi Romi Meitei
80,000 Meiraba RomioYaiphabiPremanda
2014 Eidee Kadaida Lakhi O. Gautam
Sathiba DangerThoibiAjit Ningthouja
VDF Thasana Thadoi Homen D' Wai
Safu (Impact)ThoibiK. Bimol Sharma
Nongmatang TamphaSuvas E.
2015 Hingbagee Mahao LinthoiJeetendra Ningomba
2016MashingkhaMelleiJeetendra Ningomba
Thammoi AhumThajaAten
Ingagee ThanilLeibakleiMohindro (KAMS)
2017Korounganba 2ThoiOjitbabu Ningthoujam
Jiri Ningol Imphal ThoibiThoibiPaojel
NingthaThokchom Thoibi Homen D' Wai
2018Hingkhini EmadiAbeRabi Salam
Meitan Araba TeacherLukanand Kshetrimayum
2019Tangna Phangjaba LanFifi Mangang
Korounganba 3ThoiOjitbabu Ningthoujam
2020 Bangladeshki Sana Tampha OC Meira
2021 Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai ThambalHomeshwori
2022Hoo SangomOjitbabu Ningthoujam

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